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Cockroach allergy problems can play a significant role in people with asthma.

People with a sensitivity to cockroaches often develop a rash if one of these insects crawls over their skin.

Direct contact with these insects is not generally the main problem.

Cockroach infestations cause a high level of feces and body parts from dead insects, as well as saliva. Long term exposure can eventually cause some people to become sensitive to cockroach contamination, causing an allergy.

This is a similar problem to dust mite allergies, the main difference being that cockroaches are physically bigger (and more discussing) than dust mites.

This is particularly a problem with inner-city children who are more likely to live in an infested home. Many hospital visits dealing with an asthma attack can be attributed to cockroach allergens.

In some areas, most homes have a cockroach problem. A house can harbor thousands or even hundred’s of thousands of insects, generating a very large amount of air-bourn allergens within the home.

If you see just a single insect, you can be almost certain that it represents hundreds or thousands of others, hidden in cupboards, in walls, under the sink, behind the fridge etc.

The insects or their eggs can hitch a ride into your home with groceries, second hand furniture and other items brought into the home. In some areas they may simply crawl in from the outside.

Apartment buildings are worse, since once one unit gets infested, the insects can easily find their way into other units.

The best way to deal with a cockroach allergy is to get rid of the insects. Hire a professional pest control company, and if possible, stay out of the house for several days to minimize your exposure to the toxic chemicals used to exterminate cockroaches.

By: Douglas Samuel

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Does sinusitis dizziness really exist?

Are the dizziness and sinus problems both just symptoms of the actual underlying cause?

Detecting the underlying cause of dizziness can perplex physician and patient alike. Often medications treat symptoms, but not the underlying cause of the sinus problems. A little detective work may reveal the cause so you can deal with it.

That culprit might just be hidden allergens that float around in the air.

Sinusitis brought on by spring or fall allergy symptoms like increased nasal mucous and itchy eyes are easily recognized. But airborne allergens that hang around all year cause such chronic sinusitis symptoms that it’s hard to pin point them as the culprit without doing a lot of detective work.

The year round allergens include dust (which are actually mites that live in our skin), animal dander (especially if you have indoor animals) and some molds (like ones living in the dirt of your house plants).

When assaulted by the air-born allergens, your sinuses go to work trying to filter them out which leads to allergic reactions in your sinus tissues accompanied by pain and pressure.

The same scenario may take place in your inner ear as well where the swelling results in the type of dizziness called vertigo where you feel like either you or the room is spinning. That can results in the sinusitis dizziness allergy connection.

If the allergic reaction occurs in your middle ear, you may feel more of the light headed or faintness type of symptoms associated with the term dizziness.

Whatever your symptoms, mainly what you want is relief.

You can institute some helpful measures on your own.

1. Purify your indoor air

Install an especially efficient air filter in your central air conditioning unit.
At the minimum place a room purifier in your bedroom and run it while you sleep.

2. Move your pets outdoors and clean up your house really well.

As a pet lover myself I realize banning them from the house can be heart wrenching. So at least keep your bedroom as a pet free area so you’re not inhaling animal dander all night.

3. If dust allergies are the culprit:

Keep the house cleaned regularly.
Use vacuum cleaners with really good filters.
Put dust proof covers on your pillows and mattress.

An allergist can then advise you on the environmental cleanup required. This doctor may order blood tests for allergies that may be very helpful. Once you know what you’re allergic to, then you can work more diligently to decrease that allergen in your environment.

However, total avoidance of an airborne allergen is quite difficult. Therefore, allergy skin testing and allergy shots to desensitize you to the offending substance can give you more long lasting and satisfying relief.

Alternative health practitioners also utilize other allergy desensitizing measures that are very effective. Consider looking for one in your area. Chiropractors, naturopaths and some physicians use these effective alternative techniques.

Once those hidden allergens are revealed you’re on the way to losing that sinusitis dizziness allergy connection.

By: Bessie Jo Tillman

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